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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.45, 1,347.66 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.45, 1,347.66 and 351.01 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.45 : 1,347.66 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.45/1,347.66 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.45x = 1,347.66 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.45x = 473,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,045.14/898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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