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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,351.40 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,351.40 and 353.48 is: 530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,351.40 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,351.40 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,351.40 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 477,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,692.87/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.16

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