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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.65, 1,348.95 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.65, 1,348.95 and 351.42 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.65 : 1,348.95 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.65/1,348.95 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.65x = 1,348.95 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.65x = 474,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,048.01/899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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