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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.80, 1,347.11 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.80, 1,347.11 and 349.83 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.80 : 1,347.11 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.80/1,347.11 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.80x = 1,347.11 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.80x = 471,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,259.49/897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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