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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,346.02 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,346.02 and 349.48 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,346.02 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,346.02 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,346.02 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 470,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,407.07/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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