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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,348.88 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,348.88 and 351.15 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,348.88 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,348.88 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,348.88 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 473,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,652.40/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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