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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.35, 1,351.31 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.35, 1,351.31 and 353.90 is: 530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.35 : 1,351.31 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.35/1,351.31 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.35x = 1,351.31 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.35x = 478,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,220.08/901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.56

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