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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,353.14 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,353.14 and 346.68 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,353.14 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,353.14 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,353.14 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 469,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,106.58/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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