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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.56, 1,350.72 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.56, 1,350.72 and 323.36 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.56 : 1,350.72 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.56/1,350.72 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.56x = 1,350.72 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.56x = 436,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,768.82/900.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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