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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.91, 1,351.43 and 353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.91, 1,351.43 and 353.09 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.91 : 1,351.43 = 353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.91/1,351.43 = 353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.91x = 1,351.43 × 353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.91x = 477,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,176.42/900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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