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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.66, 1,352.49 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.66, 1,352.49 and 252.44 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.66 : 1,352.49 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.66/1,352.49 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.66x = 1,352.49 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.66x = 341,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,422.58/901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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