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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,352.79 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,352.79 and 353.88 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,352.79 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,352.79 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,352.79 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 478,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,725.33/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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