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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.38, 1,346.22 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.38, 1,346.22 and 349.48 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.38 : 1,346.22 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.38/1,346.22 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.38x = 1,346.22 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.38x = 470,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,478.65/897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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