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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.94, 1,352.97 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.94, 1,352.97 and 252.72 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.94 : 1,352.97 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.94/1,352.97 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.94x = 1,352.97 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.94x = 341,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,922.58/901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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