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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.43, 1,347.98 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.43, 1,347.98 and 351.15 is: 526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.43 : 1,347.98 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.43/1,347.98 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.43x = 1,347.98 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.43x = 473,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,341.42/899.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.27

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