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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,346.18 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,346.18 and 350.06 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,346.18 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,346.18 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,346.18 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 471,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,243.77/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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