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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,352.46 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,352.46 and 353.63 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,352.46 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,352.46 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,352.46 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 478,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,275.14/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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