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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,346.06 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,346.06 and 349.44 is: 524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,346.06 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,346.06 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,346.06 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 470,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,367.21/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.24

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