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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.19, 1,349.51 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.19, 1,349.51 and 351.81 is: 528.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.19 : 1,349.51 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.19/1,349.51 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.19x = 1,349.51 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.19x = 474,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,769.35/899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.00

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