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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,351.15 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,351.15 and 352.80 is: 528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,351.15 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,351.15 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,351.15 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 476,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,685.72/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.85

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