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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.26, 1,349.66 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.26, 1,349.66 and 352.40 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.26 : 1,349.66 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.26/1,349.66 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.26x = 1,349.66 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.26x = 475,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,620.18/900.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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