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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.03, 1,345.02 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.03, 1,345.02 and 348.57 is: 522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.03 : 1,345.02 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.03/1,345.02 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.03x = 1,345.02 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.03x = 468,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,833.62/897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.65

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