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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.61, 1,347.90 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.61, 1,347.90 and 249.29 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.61 : 1,347.90 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.61/1,347.90 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.61x = 1,347.90 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.61x = 336,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,011.25/898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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