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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.68, 1,348.50 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.68, 1,348.50 and 351.58 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.68 : 1,348.50 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.68/1,348.50 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.68x = 1,348.50 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.68x = 474,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,105.63/899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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