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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.36, 1,348.88 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.36, 1,348.88 and 351.56 is: 527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.36 : 1,348.88 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.36/1,348.88 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.36x = 1,348.88 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.36x = 474,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,203.75/899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.27

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