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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.34, 1,352.08 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.34, 1,352.08 and 252.08 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.34 : 1,352.08 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.34/1,352.08 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.34x = 1,352.08 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.34x = 340,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,832.33/901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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