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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.64, 1,347.70 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.64, 1,347.70 and 350.70 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.64 : 1,347.70 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.64/1,347.70 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.64x = 1,347.70 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.64x = 472,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,638.39/898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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