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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.15, 1,346.35 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.15, 1,346.35 and 349.34 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.15 : 1,346.35 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.15/1,346.35 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.15x = 1,346.35 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.15x = 470,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,327.18/897.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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