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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.57, 1,350.84 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.57, 1,350.84 and 352.74 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.57 : 1,350.84 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.57/1,350.84 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.57x = 1,350.84 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.57x = 476,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,495.30/900.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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