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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,348.44 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,348.44 and 352.02 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,348.44 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,348.44 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,348.44 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 474,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,677.85/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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