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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.98, 1,350.42 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.98, 1,350.42 and 352.61 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.98 : 1,350.42 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.98/1,350.42 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.98x = 1,350.42 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.98x = 476,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,171.60/900.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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