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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,352.54 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,352.54 and 353.46 is: 530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,352.54 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,352.54 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,352.54 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 478,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,068.79/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.43

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