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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,350.40 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,350.40 and 352.34 is: 528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,350.40 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,350.40 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,350.40 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 475,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,799.94/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.81

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