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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,352.55 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,352.55 and 381.80 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,352.55 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,352.55 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,352.55 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 516,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,396.83/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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