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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.46, 1,352.19 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.46, 1,352.19 and 252.21 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.46 : 1,352.19 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.46/1,352.19 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.46x = 1,352.19 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.46x = 341,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,041.86/901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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