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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.56, 1,351.82 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.56, 1,351.82 and 353.12 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.56 : 1,351.82 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.56/1,351.82 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.56x = 1,351.82 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.56x = 477,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,348.80/901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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