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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.55, 1,349.19 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.55, 1,349.19 and 351.68 is: 527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.55 : 1,349.19 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.55/1,349.19 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.55x = 1,349.19 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.55x = 474,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,476.39/899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.46

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