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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.13, 1,351.07 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.13, 1,351.07 and 353.37 is: 529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.13 : 1,351.07 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.13/1,351.07 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.13x = 1,351.07 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.13x = 477,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,422.10/901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.80

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