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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,351.65 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,351.65 and 353.84 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,351.65 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,351.65 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,351.65 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 478,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,267.84/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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