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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.66, 1,345 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.66, 1,345 and 349.10 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.66 : 1,345 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.66/1,345 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.66x = 1,345 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.66x = 469,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,539.50/896.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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