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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.80, 1,347.24 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.80, 1,347.24 and 350.42 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.80 : 1,347.24 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.80/1,347.24 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.80x = 1,347.24 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.80x = 472,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,099.84/897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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