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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,348.74 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,348.74 and 351.39 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,348.74 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,348.74 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,348.74 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 473,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,933.75/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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