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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.05, 1,353.30 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.05, 1,353.30 and 382.30 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.05 : 1,353.30 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.05/1,353.30 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.05x = 1,353.30 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.05x = 517,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,359.82/902.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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