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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,351.89 and 353.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,351.89 and 353.53 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,351.89 = 353.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,351.89 = 353.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,351.89 × 353.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 477,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,933.67/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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