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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.59, 1,351.42 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.59, 1,351.42 and 352.76 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.59 : 1,351.42 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.59/1,351.42 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.59x = 1,351.42 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.59x = 476,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,719.28/900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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