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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,347.45 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,347.45 and 350.13 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,347.45 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,347.45 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,347.45 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 471,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,782.67/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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