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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.41, 1,346.76 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.41, 1,346.76 and 350.49 is: 525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.41 : 1,346.76 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.41/1,346.76 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.41x = 1,346.76 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.41x = 472,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,025.91/898.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.40

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