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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.31, 1,347.12 and 350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.31, 1,347.12 and 350.43 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.31 : 1,347.12 = 350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.31/1,347.12 = 350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.31x = 1,347.12 × 350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.31x = 472,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,071.26/898.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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