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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,345.83 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,345.83 and 349.45 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,345.83 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,345.83 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,345.83 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 470,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,298.55/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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