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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,351.34 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,351.34 and 345.64 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,351.34 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,351.34 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,351.34 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 467,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,074.64/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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