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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,350.90 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,350.90 and 352.50 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,350.90 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,350.90 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,350.90 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 476,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,192.25/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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