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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.48, 1,350.19 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.48, 1,350.19 and 352.03 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.48 : 1,350.19 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.48/1,350.19 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.48x = 1,350.19 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.48x = 475,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,298.87/900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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