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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.28, 1,351.04 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.28, 1,351.04 and 352.47 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.28 : 1,351.04 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.28/1,351.04 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.28x = 1,351.04 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.28x = 476,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,201.07/900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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