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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,346.51 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,346.51 and 349.86 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,346.51 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,346.51 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,346.51 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 471,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,089.99/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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