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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.99, 1,349.61 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.99, 1,349.61 and 352.09 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.99 : 1,349.61 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.99/1,349.61 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.99x = 1,349.61 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.99x = 475,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,184.18/899.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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