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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.03, 1,345.94 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.03, 1,345.94 and 349.61 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.03 : 1,345.94 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.03/1,345.94 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.03x = 1,345.94 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.03x = 470,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,545.61/897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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