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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,353.04 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,353.04 and 382.12 is: 573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,353.04 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,353.04 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,353.04 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 517,019.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,019.31/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.32

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