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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,345.62 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,345.62 and 349.25 is: 523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,345.62 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,345.62 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,345.62 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 469,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,957.79/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.91

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