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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.82, 1,351.44 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.82, 1,351.44 and 352.85 is: 529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.82 : 1,351.44 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.82/1,351.44 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.82x = 1,351.44 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.82x = 476,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,858.98/900.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.36

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