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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.37, 1,348.50 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.37, 1,348.50 and 351.72 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.37 : 1,348.50 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.37/1,348.50 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.37x = 1,348.50 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.37x = 474,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,294.42/899.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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