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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.57, 1,352.36 and 252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.57, 1,352.36 and 252.31 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.57 : 1,352.36 = 252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.57/1,352.36 = 252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.57x = 1,352.36 × 252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.57x = 341,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,212.69/901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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