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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.75, 1,353.15 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.75, 1,353.15 and 381.72 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.75 : 1,353.15 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.75/1,353.15 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.75x = 1,353.15 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.75x = 516,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,524.42/901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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