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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.21, 1,347.80 and 350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.21, 1,347.80 and 350.41 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.21 : 1,347.80 = 350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.21/1,347.80 = 350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.21x = 1,347.80 × 350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.21x = 472,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,282.60/898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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