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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.23, 1,349.81 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.23, 1,349.81 and 351.77 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.23 : 1,349.81 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.23/1,349.81 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.23x = 1,349.81 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.23x = 474,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,822.66/900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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