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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.75, 1,352.67 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.75, 1,352.67 and 243.61 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.75 : 1,352.67 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.75/1,352.67 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.75x = 1,352.67 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.75x = 329,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,523.94/901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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