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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.66, 1,347.68 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.66, 1,347.68 and 350.79 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.66 : 1,347.68 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.66/1,347.68 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.66x = 1,347.68 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.66x = 472,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,744.17/898.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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