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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.35, 1,352.48 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.35, 1,352.48 and 353.55 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.35 : 1,352.48 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.35/1,352.48 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.35x = 1,352.48 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.35x = 478,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,169.30/901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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