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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.52, 1,353 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.52, 1,353 and 353.96 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.52 : 1,353 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.52/1,353 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.52x = 1,353 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.52x = 478,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,907.88/901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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