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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,346.22 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,346.22 and 349.86 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,346.22 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,346.22 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,346.22 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 470,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,988.53/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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