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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.84, 1,346.42 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.84, 1,346.42 and 349.97 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.84 : 1,346.42 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.84/1,346.42 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.84x = 1,346.42 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.84x = 471,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,200.75/897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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