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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,351.32 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,351.32 and 353.19 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,351.32 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,351.32 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,351.32 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 477,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,272.71/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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