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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.37, 1,344.78 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.37, 1,344.78 and 348.71 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.37 : 1,344.78 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.37/1,344.78 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.37x = 1,344.78 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.37x = 468,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,938.23/896.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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