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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.88, 1,348.40 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.88, 1,348.40 and 351.32 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.88 : 1,348.40 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.88/1,348.40 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.88x = 1,348.40 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.88x = 473,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,719.89/898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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