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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,347.33 and 350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,347.33 and 350.11 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,347.33 = 350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,347.33 = 350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,347.33 × 350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 471,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,711.96/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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