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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,351.59 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,351.59 and 353.71 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,351.59 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,351.59 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,351.59 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 478,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,070.90/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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