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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.11, 1,344.86 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.11, 1,344.86 and 348.92 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.11 : 1,344.86 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.11/1,344.86 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.11x = 1,344.86 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.11x = 469,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,240.08/897.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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