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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,352.17 and 284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,352.17 and 284.87 is: 427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,352.17 = 284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,352.17 = 284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,352.17 × 284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 385,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,188.00/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.33

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