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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.58, 1,349.81 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.58, 1,349.81 and 344.93 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.58 : 1,349.81 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.58/1,349.81 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.58x = 1,349.81 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.58x = 465,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,583.21/900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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