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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.88, 1,353.12 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.88, 1,353.12 and 354.08 is: 531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.88 : 1,353.12 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.88/1,353.12 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.88x = 1,353.12 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.88x = 479,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,112.73/901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.24

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