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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.94, 1,351.55 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.94, 1,351.55 and 352.82 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.94 : 1,351.55 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.94/1,351.55 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.94x = 1,351.55 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.94x = 476,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,858.13/900.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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