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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.46, 1,345.39 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.46, 1,345.39 and 350.06 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.46 : 1,345.39 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.46/1,345.39 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.46x = 1,345.39 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.46x = 470,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,959.62/897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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