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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.18, 1,347.60 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.18, 1,347.60 and 350.90 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.18 : 1,347.60 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.18/1,347.60 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.18x = 1,347.60 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.18x = 472,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,872.84/899.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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