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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,349.93 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,349.93 and 352.09 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,349.93 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,349.93 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,349.93 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 475,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,290.10/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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