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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.81, 1,346.80 and 350.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.81, 1,346.80 and 350.03 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.81 : 1,346.80 = 350.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.81/1,346.80 = 350.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.81x = 1,346.80 × 350.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.81x = 471,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,422.90/897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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