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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.39, 1,347.74 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.39, 1,347.74 and 350.54 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.39 : 1,347.74 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.39/1,347.74 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.39x = 1,347.74 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.39x = 472,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,434.66/898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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