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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.07, 1,351.82 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.07, 1,351.82 and 353.10 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.07 : 1,351.82 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.07/1,351.82 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.07x = 1,351.82 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.07x = 477,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,327.64/901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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