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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.29, 1,349.07 and 351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.29, 1,349.07 and 351.19 is: 526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.29 : 1,349.07 = 351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.29/1,349.07 = 351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.29x = 1,349.07 × 351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.29x = 473,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,779.89/899.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.84

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