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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,351.36 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,351.36 and 346.10 is: 518.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,351.36 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,351.36 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,351.36 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 467,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,704.83/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.79

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