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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.82, 1,351.91 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.82, 1,351.91 and 381.54 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.82 : 1,351.91 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.82/1,351.91 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.82x = 1,351.91 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.82x = 515,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,805.83/901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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