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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.65, 1,347.10 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.65, 1,347.10 and 349.84 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.65 : 1,347.10 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.65/1,347.10 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.65x = 1,347.10 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.65x = 471,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,262.73/897.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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