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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,347.44 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,347.44 and 350.39 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,347.44 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,347.44 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,347.44 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 472,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,125.43/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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