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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,345.76 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,345.76 and 349.60 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,345.76 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,345.76 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,345.76 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 470,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,477.70/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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