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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,352.58 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,352.58 and 285.58 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,352.58 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,352.58 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,352.58 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 386,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,269.80/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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