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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,346.75 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,346.75 and 350.14 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,346.75 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,346.75 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,346.75 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 471,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,551.05/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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