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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.95, 1,352.91 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.95, 1,352.91 and 252.69 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.95 : 1,352.91 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.95/1,352.91 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.95x = 1,352.91 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.95x = 341,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,866.83/901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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