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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.64, 1,346.20 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.64, 1,346.20 and 349.70 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.64 : 1,346.20 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.64/1,346.20 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.64x = 1,346.20 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.64x = 470,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,766.14/897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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