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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,350.14 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,350.14 and 352.73 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,350.14 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,350.14 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,350.14 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 476,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,236.49/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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