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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.68, 1,352.28 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.68, 1,352.28 and 252.36 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.68 : 1,352.28 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.68/1,352.28 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.68x = 1,352.28 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.68x = 341,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,261.38/901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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