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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.89, 1,352.82 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.89, 1,352.82 and 353.68 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.89 : 1,352.82 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.89/1,352.82 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.89x = 1,352.82 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.89x = 478,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,465.38/901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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