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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.63, 1,348.35 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.63, 1,348.35 and 350.63 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.63 : 1,348.35 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.63/1,348.35 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.63x = 1,348.35 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.63x = 472,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,768.96/898.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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