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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.58, 1,352.34 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.58, 1,352.34 and 285.32 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.58 : 1,352.34 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.58/1,352.34 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.58x = 1,352.34 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.58x = 385,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,842.89/901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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