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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.85, 1,351.96 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.85, 1,351.96 and 354.41 is: 531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.85 : 1,351.96 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.85/1,351.96 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.85x = 1,351.96 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.85x = 479,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,148.14/901.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.30

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