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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,347.52 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,347.52 and 350.58 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,347.52 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,347.52 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,347.52 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 472,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,413.56/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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