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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.34, 1,344.78 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.34, 1,344.78 and 348.33 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.34 : 1,344.78 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.34/1,344.78 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.34x = 1,344.78 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.34x = 468,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,427.22/896.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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