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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.94, 1,347.25 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.94, 1,347.25 and 350.51 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.94 : 1,347.25 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.94/1,347.25 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.94x = 1,347.25 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.94x = 472,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,216.11/897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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