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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.89, 1,352.94 and 354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.89, 1,352.94 and 354.00 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.89 : 1,352.94 = 354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.89/1,352.94 = 354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.89x = 1,352.94 × 354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.89x = 478,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,947.49/901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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