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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.57, 1,346.82 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.57, 1,346.82 and 350.45 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.57 : 1,346.82 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.57/1,346.82 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.57x = 1,346.82 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.57x = 471,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,990.07/898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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