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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.35, 1,352.36 and 353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.35, 1,352.36 and 353.91 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.35 : 1,352.36 = 353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.35/1,352.36 = 353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.35x = 1,352.36 × 353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.35x = 478,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,619.68/901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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