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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.15, 1,348.72 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.15, 1,348.72 and 351.72 is: 527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.15 : 1,348.72 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.15/1,348.72 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.15x = 1,348.72 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.15x = 474,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,370.92/899.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.58

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