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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,347.96 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,347.96 and 350.75 is: 525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,347.96 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,347.96 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,347.96 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 472,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,796.97/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.90

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