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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.37, 1,346.10 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.37, 1,346.10 and 349.60 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.37 : 1,346.10 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.37/1,346.10 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.37x = 1,346.10 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.37x = 470,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,596.56/897.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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