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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.48, 1,347.87 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.48, 1,347.87 and 350.51 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.48 : 1,347.87 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.48/1,347.87 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.48x = 1,347.87 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.48x = 472,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,441.91/898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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