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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.76, 1,351.29 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.76, 1,351.29 and 353.02 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.76 : 1,351.29 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.76/1,351.29 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.76x = 1,351.29 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.76x = 477,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,032.40/900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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