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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.32, 1,345.44 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.32, 1,345.44 and 349.22 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.32 : 1,345.44 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.32/1,345.44 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.32x = 1,345.44 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.32x = 469,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,854.56/897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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