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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.31, 1,348.45 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.31, 1,348.45 and 350.87 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.31 : 1,348.45 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.31/1,348.45 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.31x = 1,348.45 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.31x = 473,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,123.03/899.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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