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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.47, 1,352.89 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.47, 1,352.89 and 353.79 is: 530.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.47 : 1,352.89 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.47/1,352.89 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.47x = 1,352.89 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.47x = 478,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,638.95/901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.95

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