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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.09, 1,347.23 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.09, 1,347.23 and 350.33 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.09 : 1,347.23 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.09/1,347.23 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.09x = 1,347.23 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.09x = 471,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,969.23/898.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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