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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,350.82 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,350.82 and 352.62 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,350.82 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,350.82 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,350.82 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 476,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,326.15/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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