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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.87, 1,349.50 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.87, 1,349.50 and 352.21 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.87 : 1,349.50 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.87/1,349.50 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.87x = 1,349.50 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.87x = 475,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,307.40/899.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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