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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,347.34 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,347.34 and 350.56 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,347.34 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,347.34 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,347.34 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 472,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,323.51/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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