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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.96, 1,348.09 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.96, 1,348.09 and 350.96 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.96 : 1,348.09 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.96/1,348.09 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.96x = 1,348.09 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.96x = 473,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,123.81/898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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