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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.59, 1,347.05 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.59, 1,347.05 and 349.76 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.59 : 1,347.05 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.59/1,347.05 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.59x = 1,347.05 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.59x = 471,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,144.21/897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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