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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.67, 1,352.57 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.67, 1,352.57 and 252.38 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.67 : 1,352.57 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.67/1,352.57 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.67x = 1,352.57 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.67x = 341,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,353.59/901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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