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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,352.45 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,352.45 and 381.25 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,352.45 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,352.45 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,352.45 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 515,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,621.56/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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