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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,351.63 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,351.63 and 353.74 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,351.63 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,351.63 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,351.63 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 478,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,127.73/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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