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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,347.72 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,347.72 and 350.24 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,347.72 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,347.72 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,347.72 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 472,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,025.45/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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