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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.41, 1,349.60 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.41, 1,349.60 and 351.62 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.41 : 1,349.60 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.41/1,349.60 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.41x = 1,349.60 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.41x = 474,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,546.35/899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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