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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.65, 1,346.81 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.65, 1,346.81 and 350.21 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.65 : 1,346.81 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.65/1,346.81 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.65x = 1,346.81 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.65x = 471,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,657.85/897.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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