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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,346.88 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,346.88 and 349.98 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,346.88 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,346.88 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,346.88 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 471,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,381.06/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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