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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,346.37 and 349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,346.37 and 349.51 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,346.37 = 349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,346.37 = 349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,346.37 × 349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 470,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,568.03/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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