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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.32, 1,345.30 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.32, 1,345.30 and 349.08 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.32 : 1,345.30 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.32/1,345.30 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.32x = 1,345.30 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.32x = 469,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,617.32/897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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