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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.22, 1,347.20 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.22, 1,347.20 and 350.58 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.22 : 1,347.20 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.22/1,347.20 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.22x = 1,347.20 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.22x = 472,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,301.38/898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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