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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.65, 1,352.65 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.65, 1,352.65 and 381.65 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.65 : 1,352.65 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.65/1,352.65 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.65x = 1,352.65 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.65x = 516,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,238.87/901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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