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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.33, 1,351.02 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.33, 1,351.02 and 352.50 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.33 : 1,351.02 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.33/1,351.02 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.33x = 1,351.02 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.33x = 476,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,234.55/900.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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