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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.00, 1,352.82 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.00, 1,352.82 and 382.37 is: 573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.00 : 1,352.82 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.00/1,352.82 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.00x = 1,352.82 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.00x = 517,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,272.45/902.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.47

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