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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,351.20 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,351.20 and 323.28 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,351.20 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,351.20 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,351.20 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 436,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,815.94/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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