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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.05, 1,350.88 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.05, 1,350.88 and 352.62 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.05 : 1,350.88 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.05/1,350.88 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.05x = 1,350.88 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.05x = 476,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,347.31/900.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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