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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.72, 1,352.58 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.72, 1,352.58 and 252.40 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.72 : 1,352.58 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.72/1,352.58 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.72x = 1,352.58 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.72x = 341,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,391.19/901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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