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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,345.38 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,345.38 and 272.24 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,345.38 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,345.38 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,345.38 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 366,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,266.25/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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