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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.31, 1,351.89 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.31, 1,351.89 and 252.09 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.31 : 1,351.89 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.31/1,351.89 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.31x = 1,351.89 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.31x = 340,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,797.95/901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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