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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.54, 1,346.43 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.54, 1,346.43 and 349.89 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.54 : 1,346.43 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.54/1,346.43 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.54x = 1,346.43 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.54x = 471,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,102.39/897.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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