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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,346.40 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,346.40 and 350.34 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,346.40 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,346.40 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,346.40 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 471,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,697.78/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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