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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.95, 1,350 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.95, 1,350 and 241.92 is: 362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.95 : 1,350 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.95/1,350 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.95x = 1,350 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.95x = 326,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,592/899.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.90

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