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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,351.97 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,351.97 and 353.49 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,351.97 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,351.97 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,351.97 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 477,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,908.76/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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