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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.83, 1,349.63 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.83, 1,349.63 and 352.40 is: 528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.83 : 1,349.63 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.83/1,349.63 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.83x = 1,349.63 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.83x = 475,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,608.73/899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.55

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