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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.70, 1,346.01 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.70, 1,346.01 and 349.42 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.70 : 1,346.01 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.70/1,346.01 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.70x = 1,346.01 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.70x = 470,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,322.81/897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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