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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.93, 1,353.42 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.93, 1,353.42 and 381.89 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.93 : 1,353.42 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.93/1,353.42 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.93x = 1,353.42 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.93x = 516,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,860.95/901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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