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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,353.12 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,353.12 and 382.24 is: 573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,353.12 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,353.12 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,353.12 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 517,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,216.59/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.42

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