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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.96, 1,353.15 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.96, 1,353.15 and 382.01 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.96 : 1,353.15 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.96/1,353.15 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.96x = 1,353.15 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.96x = 516,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,916.83/901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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