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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,352.50 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,352.50 and 382.15 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,352.50 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,352.50 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,352.50 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 516,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,857.88/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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