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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,351.50 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,351.50 and 323.72 is: 485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,351.50 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,351.50 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,351.50 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 437,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,507.58/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.58

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