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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.80, 1,348.14 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.80, 1,348.14 and 350.88 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.80 : 1,348.14 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.80/1,348.14 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.80x = 1,348.14 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.80x = 473,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,039.21/898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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