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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.08, 1,349.64 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.08, 1,349.64 and 351.86 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.08 : 1,349.64 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.08/1,349.64 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.08x = 1,349.64 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.08x = 474,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,884.33/900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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