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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.69, 1,352.29 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.69, 1,352.29 and 346.28 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 1,352.29 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/1,352.29 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 1,352.29 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 468,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,262.49/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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