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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,351.50 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,351.50 and 353.72 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,351.50 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,351.50 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,351.50 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 478,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,052.58/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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