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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.71, 1,352.81 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.71, 1,352.81 and 285.50 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.71 : 1,352.81 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.71/1,352.81 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.71x = 1,352.81 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.71x = 386,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,231.35/901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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