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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.21, 1,349.08 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.21, 1,349.08 and 351.55 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.21 : 1,349.08 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.21/1,349.08 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.21x = 1,349.08 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.21x = 474,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,269.88/899.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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