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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.63, 1,351.35 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.63, 1,351.35 and 352.63 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.63 : 1,351.35 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.63/1,351.35 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.63x = 1,351.35 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.63x = 476,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,526.55/900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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