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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,346.04 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,346.04 and 384 is: 576

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,346.04 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,346.04 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,346.04 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 516,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,879.36/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576

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