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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,351.46 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,351.46 and 353.72 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,351.46 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,351.46 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,351.46 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 478,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,029.91/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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