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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.11, 1,349.76 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.11, 1,349.76 and 351.91 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.11 : 1,349.76 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.11/1,349.76 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.11x = 1,349.76 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.11x = 474,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,997.05/900.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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