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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.23, 1,349.31 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.23, 1,349.31 and 352.10 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.23 : 1,349.31 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.23/1,349.31 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.23x = 1,349.31 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.23x = 475,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,092.05/900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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