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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,346.04 and 281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,346.04 and 281.09 is: 421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,346.04 = 281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,346.04 = 281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,346.04 × 281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 378,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,351.65/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.63

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