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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.82, 1,349.42 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.82, 1,349.42 and 352.22 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.82 : 1,349.42 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.82/1,349.42 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.82x = 1,349.42 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.82x = 475,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,284.20/899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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