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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.58, 1,345.69 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.58, 1,345.69 and 350.15 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.58 : 1,345.69 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.58/1,345.69 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.58x = 1,345.69 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.58x = 471,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,189.86/897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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