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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,350.37 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,350.37 and 352.56 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,350.37 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,350.37 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,350.37 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 476,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,086.45/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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