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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,351.26 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,351.26 and 352.98 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,351.26 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,351.26 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,351.26 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 476,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,967.75/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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