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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,353.03 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,353.03 and 354.73 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,353.03 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,353.03 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,353.03 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 479,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,960.33/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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