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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.05, 1,352.38 and 353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.05, 1,352.38 and 353.62 is: 530.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.05 : 1,352.38 = 353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.05/1,352.38 = 353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.05x = 1,352.38 × 353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.05x = 478,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,228.62/901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.75

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