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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,346.22 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,346.22 and 349.52 is: 524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,346.22 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,346.22 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,346.22 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 470,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,524.08/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.35

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