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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.70, 1,349.54 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.70, 1,349.54 and 352.03 is: 528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.70 : 1,349.54 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.70/1,349.54 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.70x = 1,349.54 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.70x = 475,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,078.57/899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.04

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