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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.68, 1,351.44 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.68, 1,351.44 and 353.64 is: 530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.68 : 1,351.44 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.68/1,351.44 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.68x = 1,351.44 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.68x = 477,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,923.24/901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.04

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