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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.25, 1,349.82 and 351.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.25, 1,349.82 and 351.79 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.25 : 1,349.82 = 351.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.25/1,349.82 = 351.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.25x = 1,349.82 × 351.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.25x = 474,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,853.18/900.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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