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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,347.10 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,347.10 and 350.66 is: 525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,347.10 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,347.10 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,347.10 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 472,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,373.50/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.68

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