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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.23, 1,346.31 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.23, 1,346.31 and 350.10 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.23 : 1,346.31 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.23/1,346.31 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.23x = 1,346.31 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.23x = 471,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,343.13/898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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