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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,348.82 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,348.82 and 351.46 is: 527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,348.82 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,348.82 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,348.82 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 474,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,056.28/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.08

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