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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.72, 1,351.98 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.72, 1,351.98 and 353.56 is: 530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.72 : 1,351.98 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.72/1,351.98 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.72x = 1,351.98 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.72x = 478,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,006.05/901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.10

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