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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,353.12 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,353.12 and 354.12 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,353.12 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,353.12 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,353.12 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 479,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,166.85/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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