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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.15, 1,346.94 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.15, 1,346.94 and 350.20 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.15 : 1,346.94 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.15/1,346.94 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.15x = 1,346.94 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.15x = 471,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,698.39/898.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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