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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.41, 1,352.01 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.41, 1,352.01 and 252.20 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.41 : 1,352.01 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.41/1,352.01 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.41x = 1,352.01 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.41x = 340,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,970.16/901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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