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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,351.76 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,351.76 and 346.05 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,351.76 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,351.76 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,351.76 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 467,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,774.82/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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