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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.41, 1,352.12 and 353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.41, 1,352.12 and 353.85 is: 530.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.41 : 1,352.12 = 353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.41/1,352.12 = 353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.41x = 1,352.12 × 353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.41x = 478,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,445.89/901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.78

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