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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.52, 1,347.87 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.52, 1,347.87 and 350.75 is: 526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.52 : 1,347.87 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.52/1,347.87 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.52x = 1,347.87 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.52x = 472,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,765.40/898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.16

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