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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.40, 1,349.67 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.40, 1,349.67 and 344.98 is: 517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.40 : 1,349.67 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.40/1,349.67 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.40x = 1,349.67 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.40x = 465,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,602.41/900.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.11

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