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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.73, 1,346.29 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.73, 1,346.29 and 349.63 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.73 : 1,346.29 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.73/1,346.29 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.73x = 1,346.29 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.73x = 470,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,699.13/897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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