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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,348.22 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,348.22 and 350.92 is: 526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,348.22 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,348.22 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,348.22 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 473,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,117.36/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.18

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