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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,351.28 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,351.28 and 345.60 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,351.28 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,351.28 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,351.28 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 467,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,002.37/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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