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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.12, 1,351 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.12, 1,351 and 353.04 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.12 : 1,351 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.12/1,351 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.12x = 1,351 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.12x = 476,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,957.04/901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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