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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.05, 1,352.32 and 382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.05, 1,352.32 and 382.45 is: 573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.05 : 1,352.32 = 382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.05/1,352.32 = 382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.05x = 1,352.32 × 382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.05x = 517,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,194.78/902.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.35

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