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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,348.40 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,348.40 and 351.48 is: 527.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,348.40 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,348.40 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,348.40 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 473,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,935.63/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.16

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