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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.38, 1,350.56 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.38, 1,350.56 and 352.18 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.38 : 1,350.56 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.38/1,350.56 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.38x = 1,350.56 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.38x = 475,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,634.79/900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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