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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.41, 1,350.81 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.41, 1,350.81 and 352.44 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.41 : 1,350.81 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.41/1,350.81 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.41x = 1,350.81 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.41x = 476,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,079.48/900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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