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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,352.24 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,352.24 and 353.76 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,352.24 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,352.24 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,352.24 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 478,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,368.42/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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