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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,347.08 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,347.08 and 350.28 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,347.08 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,347.08 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,347.08 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 471,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,853.43/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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