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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.15, 1,347.30 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.15, 1,347.30 and 350.34 is: 525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.15 : 1,347.30 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.15/1,347.30 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.15x = 1,347.30 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.15x = 472,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,013.08/898.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.54

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