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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.75, 1,350.51 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.75, 1,350.51 and 352.99 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.75 : 1,350.51 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.75/1,350.51 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.75x = 1,350.51 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.75x = 476,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,716.89/900.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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