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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.43, 1,351.66 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.43, 1,351.66 and 276.62 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.43 : 1,351.66 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.43/1,351.66 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.43x = 1,351.66 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.43x = 373,891.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,891.47/901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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