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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,345.70 and 349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,345.70 and 349.43 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,345.70 = 349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,345.70 = 349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,345.70 × 349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 470,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,228.82/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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