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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,350.72 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,350.72 and 352.91 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,350.72 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,350.72 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,350.72 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 476,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,685.97/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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