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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,352.21 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,352.21 and 353.83 is: 530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,352.21 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,352.21 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,352.21 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 478,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,452.46/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.87

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