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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.32, 1,350.28 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.32, 1,350.28 and 352.44 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.32 : 1,350.28 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.32/1,350.28 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.32x = 1,350.28 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.32x = 475,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,892.68/900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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