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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.04, 1,345.72 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,345.72 and 384.40 is: 576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.04 : 1,345.72 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.04/1,345.72 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.04x = 1,345.72 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.04x = 517,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,294.77/897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.67

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