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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.16, 1,350.12 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.16, 1,350.12 and 351.96 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.16 : 1,350.12 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.16/1,350.12 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.16x = 1,350.12 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.16x = 475,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,188.24/900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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