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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.70, 1,345.77 and 350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.70, 1,345.77 and 350.29 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.70 : 1,345.77 = 350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.70/1,345.77 = 350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.70x = 1,345.77 × 350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.70x = 471,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,409.77/897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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