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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.89, 1,351.32 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.89, 1,351.32 and 352.68 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.89 : 1,351.32 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.89/1,351.32 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.89x = 1,351.32 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.89x = 476,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,583.54/900.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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