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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,352.06 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,352.06 and 252.11 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,352.06 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,352.06 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,352.06 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 340,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,859.83/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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