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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.51, 1,353.04 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.51, 1,353.04 and 354.08 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.51 : 1,353.04 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.51/1,353.04 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.51x = 1,353.04 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.51x = 479,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,084.40/901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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