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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,349.06 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,349.06 and 352.06 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,349.06 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,349.06 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,349.06 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 474,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,944.93/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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