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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.63, 1,352.98 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.63, 1,352.98 and 388.63 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.63 : 1,352.98 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.63/1,352.98 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.63x = 1,352.98 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.63x = 525,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,801.85/901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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