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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.98, 1,352.88 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.98, 1,352.88 and 252.78 is: 379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.98 : 1,352.88 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.98/1,352.88 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.98x = 1,352.88 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.98x = 341,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,981.01/901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.14

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