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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.05, 1,346.94 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.05, 1,346.94 and 350.19 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.05 : 1,346.94 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.05/1,346.94 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.05x = 1,346.94 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.05x = 471,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,684.92/898.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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