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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.18, 1,352.30 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.18, 1,352.30 and 381.14 is: 571.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.18 : 1,352.30 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.18/1,352.30 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.18x = 1,352.30 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.18x = 515,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,417.10/901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.94

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