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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.08, 1,352.04 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.08, 1,352.04 and 388 is: 581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.08 : 1,352.04 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.08/1,352.04 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.08x = 1,352.04 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.08x = 524,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,591.52/902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.54

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