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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,351.30 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,351.30 and 352.90 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,351.30 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,351.30 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,351.30 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 476,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,873.77/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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