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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.77, 1,346.95 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.77, 1,346.95 and 350.65 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.77 : 1,346.95 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.77/1,346.95 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.77x = 1,346.95 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.77x = 472,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,310.14/898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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