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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,351.76 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,351.76 and 353.60 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,351.76 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,351.76 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,351.76 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 477,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,982.34/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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