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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,352.50 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,352.50 and 353.57 is: 530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,352.50 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,352.50 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,352.50 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 478,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,195.78/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.43

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