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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,347.64 and 350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,347.64 and 350.53 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,347.64 = 350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,347.64 = 350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,347.64 × 350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 472,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,384.00/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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