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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.14, 1,345.30 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.14, 1,345.30 and 348.90 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.14 : 1,345.30 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.14/1,345.30 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.14x = 1,345.30 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.14x = 469,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,375.17/897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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