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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,344.40 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,344.40 and 348.38 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,344.40 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,344.40 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,344.40 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 468,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,362.07/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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