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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,348.32 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,348.32 and 351.12 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,348.32 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,348.32 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,348.32 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 473,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,422.12/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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