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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.01, 1,349.03 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.01, 1,349.03 and 352.09 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.01 : 1,349.03 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.01/1,349.03 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.01x = 1,349.03 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.01x = 474,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,978.21/900.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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