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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.12, 1,348.02 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.12, 1,348.02 and 351.02 is: 526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.12 : 1,348.02 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.12/1,348.02 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.12x = 1,348.02 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.12x = 473,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,181.98/899.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.27

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