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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.25, 1,349.64 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.25, 1,349.64 and 351.81 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.25 : 1,349.64 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.25/1,349.64 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.25x = 1,349.64 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.25x = 474,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,816.85/899.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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