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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,344.54 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,344.54 and 348.36 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,344.54 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,344.54 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,344.54 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 468,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,383.95/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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