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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.61, 1,350.68 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.61, 1,350.68 and 352.64 is: 528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.61 : 1,350.68 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.61/1,350.68 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.61x = 1,350.68 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.61x = 476,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,305.41/900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.87

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