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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,347.78 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,347.78 and 350.60 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,347.78 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,347.78 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,347.78 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 472,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,531.67/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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