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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.87, 1,352.89 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.87, 1,352.89 and 354.09 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.87 : 1,352.89 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.87/1,352.89 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.87x = 1,352.89 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.87x = 479,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,044.82/901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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