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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.44, 1,344.32 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.44, 1,344.32 and 348.55 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.44 : 1,344.32 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.44/1,344.32 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.44x = 1,344.32 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.44x = 468,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,557.63/896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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