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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,346.43 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,346.43 and 349.66 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,346.43 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,346.43 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,346.43 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 470,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,785.98/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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