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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,347.36 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,347.36 and 350.88 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,347.36 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,347.36 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,347.36 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 472,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,761.68/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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