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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.71, 1,346.21 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.71, 1,346.21 and 349.76 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.71 : 1,346.21 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.71/1,346.21 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.71x = 1,346.21 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.71x = 470,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,841.93/897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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