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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.53, 1,346.93 and 351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.53, 1,346.93 and 351.10 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.53 : 1,346.93 = 351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.53/1,346.93 = 351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.53x = 1,346.93 × 351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.53x = 472,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,908.37/898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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