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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.39, 1,349.43 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.39, 1,349.43 and 351.96 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.39 : 1,349.43 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.39/1,349.43 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.39x = 1,349.43 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.39x = 474,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,945.38/899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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