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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,351.49 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,351.49 and 353.04 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,351.49 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,351.49 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,351.49 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 477,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,130.03/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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