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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.97, 1,348.18 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.97, 1,348.18 and 351.02 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.97 : 1,348.18 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.97/1,348.18 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.97x = 1,348.18 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.97x = 473,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,230.53/898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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