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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,352.34 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,352.34 and 381.44 is: 572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,352.34 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,352.34 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,352.34 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 515,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,827.90/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.23

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