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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,351.49 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,351.49 and 353.43 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,351.49 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,351.49 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,351.49 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 477,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,655.34/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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