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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,346.85 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,346.85 and 350.40 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,346.85 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,346.85 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,346.85 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 471,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,936.24/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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