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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.77, 1,352.10 and 353.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.77, 1,352.10 and 353.31 is: 529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.77 : 1,352.10 = 353.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.77/1,352.10 = 353.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.77x = 1,352.10 × 353.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.77x = 477,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,706.71/901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.75

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