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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,352.13 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,352.13 and 353.94 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,352.13 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,352.13 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,352.13 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 478,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,572.89/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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