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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.74, 1,352.70 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.74, 1,352.70 and 252.57 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.74 : 1,352.70 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.74/1,352.70 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.74x = 1,352.70 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.74x = 341,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,651.44/901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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