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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.92, 1,348.86 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.92, 1,348.86 and 351.88 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.92 : 1,348.86 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.92/1,348.86 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.92x = 1,348.86 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.92x = 474,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,636.86/899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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