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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,348.10 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,348.10 and 350.86 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,348.10 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,348.10 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,348.10 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 472,994.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,994.37/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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