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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,347.51 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,347.51 and 249.05 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,347.51 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,347.51 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,347.51 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 335,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,597.37/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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