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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,352.31 and 353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,352.31 and 353.33 is: 530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,352.31 = 353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,352.31 = 353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,352.31 × 353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 477,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,803.16/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.04

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