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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,345.82 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,345.82 and 350.12 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,345.82 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,345.82 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,345.82 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 471,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,200.11/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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