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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.81, 1,349.40 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.81, 1,349.40 and 351.84 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.81 : 1,349.40 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.81/1,349.40 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.81x = 1,349.40 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.81x = 474,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,772.90/899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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