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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,352.23 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,352.23 and 382.25 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,352.23 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,352.23 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,352.23 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 516,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,892.34/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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