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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.00, 1,345.84 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.00, 1,345.84 and 349.56 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.00 : 1,345.84 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.00/1,345.84 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.00x = 1,345.84 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.00x = 470,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,454.32/897.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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