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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,352.71 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,352.71 and 354.46 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,352.71 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,352.71 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,352.71 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 479,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,481.59/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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