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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,351.97 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,351.97 and 353.96 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,351.97 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,351.97 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,351.97 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 478,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,541.53/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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