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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.65, 1,352.44 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.65, 1,352.44 and 381.41 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.65 : 1,352.44 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.65/1,352.44 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.65x = 1,352.44 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.65x = 515,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,825.47/901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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