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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,352.42 and 285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,352.42 and 285.34 is: 428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,352.42 = 285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,352.42 = 285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,352.42 × 285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 385,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,899.52/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.04

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