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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.66, 1,349.07 and 351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.66, 1,349.07 and 351.69 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.66 : 1,349.07 = 351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.66/1,349.07 = 351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.66x = 1,349.07 × 351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.66x = 474,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,454.43/899.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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