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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,352.31 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,352.31 and 285.06 is: 427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,352.31 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,352.31 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,352.31 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 385,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,489.49/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.67

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