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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.56, 1,348.82 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.56, 1,348.82 and 351.11 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.56 : 1,348.82 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.56/1,348.82 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.56x = 1,348.82 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.56x = 473,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,584.19/899.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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