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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,352.52 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,352.52 and 354.36 is: 531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,352.52 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,352.52 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,352.52 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 479,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,278.99/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.40

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