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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,345.46 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,345.46 and 349.60 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,345.46 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,345.46 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,345.46 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 470,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,372.19/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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