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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.78, 1,352.94 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.78, 1,352.94 and 382.02 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.78 : 1,352.94 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.78/1,352.94 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.78x = 1,352.94 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.78x = 516,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,850.14/901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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