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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.95, 1,347.89 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.95, 1,347.89 and 350.49 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.95 : 1,347.89 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.95/1,347.89 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.95x = 1,347.89 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.95x = 472,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,421.55/898.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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