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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,352.01 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,352.01 and 252.02 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,352.01 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,352.01 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,352.01 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 340,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,730.34/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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