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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.34, 1,351.20 and 352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.34, 1,351.20 and 352.66 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.34 : 1,351.20 = 352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.34/1,351.20 = 352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.34x = 1,351.20 × 352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.34x = 476,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,514.19/900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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