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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.47, 1,348.30 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.47, 1,348.30 and 350.65 is: 526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.47 : 1,348.30 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.47/1,348.30 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.47x = 1,348.30 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.47x = 472,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,785.34/898.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.21

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