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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,349.64 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,349.64 and 352.32 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,349.64 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,349.64 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,349.64 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 475,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,505.16/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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