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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.17, 1,346.85 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.17, 1,346.85 and 350.34 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.17 : 1,346.85 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.17/1,346.85 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.17x = 1,346.85 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.17x = 471,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,858.94/898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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