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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.37, 1,350.89 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.37, 1,350.89 and 352.74 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.37 : 1,350.89 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.37/1,350.89 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.37x = 1,350.89 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.37x = 476,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,512.94/900.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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