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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,346.31 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,346.31 and 350.01 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,346.31 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,346.31 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,346.31 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 471,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,221.96/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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