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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.06, 1,353.49 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.06, 1,353.49 and 382.44 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.06 : 1,353.49 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.06/1,353.49 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.06x = 1,353.49 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.06x = 517,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,626.80/902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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