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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.31, 1,347.55 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.31, 1,347.55 and 249.05 is: 373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.31 : 1,347.55 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.31/1,347.55 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.31x = 1,347.55 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.31x = 335,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,602.49/898.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.59

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