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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.73, 1,352.56 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.73, 1,352.56 and 277.02 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.73 : 1,352.56 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.73/1,352.56 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.73x = 1,352.56 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.73x = 374,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,685.48/901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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