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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.37, 1,347.97 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.37, 1,347.97 and 350.40 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.37 : 1,347.97 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.37/1,347.97 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.37x = 1,347.97 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.37x = 472,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,327.81/898.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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