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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.67, 1,349.69 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.67, 1,349.69 and 351.93 is: 527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.67 : 1,349.69 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.67/1,349.69 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.67x = 1,349.69 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.67x = 474,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,994.64/899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.97

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