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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.42, 1,351.38 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.42, 1,351.38 and 381.83 is: 572.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.42 : 1,351.38 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.42/1,351.38 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.42x = 1,351.38 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.42x = 515,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,997.17/901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.43

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