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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.79, 1,352.68 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.79, 1,352.68 and 252.50 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.79 : 1,352.68 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.79/1,352.68 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.79x = 1,352.68 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.79x = 341,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,551.70/901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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