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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,345.44 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,345.44 and 384 is: 575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,345.44 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,345.44 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,345.44 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 516,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,648.96/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.90

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