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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.52, 1,347.99 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.52, 1,347.99 and 249.31 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.52 : 1,347.99 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.52/1,347.99 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.52x = 1,347.99 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.52x = 336,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,059.40/898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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