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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.74, 1,351.66 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.74, 1,351.66 and 381.62 is: 572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.74 : 1,351.66 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.74/1,351.66 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.74x = 1,351.66 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.74x = 515,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,820.49/901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.03

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