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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,347.72 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,347.72 and 350.37 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,347.72 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,347.72 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,347.72 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 472,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,200.66/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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