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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,353.03 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,353.03 and 381.90 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,353.03 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,353.03 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,353.03 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 516,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,722.16/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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