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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.12, 1,351.56 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.12, 1,351.56 and 353.28 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.12 : 1,351.56 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.12/1,351.56 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.12x = 1,351.56 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.12x = 477,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,479.12/901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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