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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.73, 1,352.01 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.73, 1,352.01 and 285.23 is: 427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.73 : 1,352.01 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.73/1,352.01 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.73x = 1,352.01 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.73x = 385,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,633.81/901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.66

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