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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,351.94 and 353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,351.94 and 353.39 is: 530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,351.94 = 353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,351.94 = 353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,351.94 × 353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 477,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,762.08/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.16

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