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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,349.59 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,349.59 and 351.76 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,349.59 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,349.59 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,349.59 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 474,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,730.02/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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