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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,352.11 and 353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,352.11 and 353.24 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,352.11 = 353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,352.11 = 353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,352.11 × 353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 477,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,611.69/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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