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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.97, 1,348.65 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.97, 1,348.65 and 351 is: 526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.97 : 1,348.65 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.97/1,348.65 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.97x = 1,348.65 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.97x = 473,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,376.15/898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.58

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