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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.15, 1,345.80 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.15, 1,345.80 and 349.34 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.15 : 1,345.80 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.15/1,345.80 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.15x = 1,345.80 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.15x = 470,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,136.35/897.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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