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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.11, 1,348.27 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.11, 1,348.27 and 350.98 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.11 : 1,348.27 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.11/1,348.27 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.11x = 1,348.27 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.11x = 473,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,215.80/899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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