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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.21, 1,353.68 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.21, 1,353.68 and 382.33 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.21 : 1,353.68 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.21/1,353.68 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.21x = 1,353.68 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.21x = 517,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,543.79/902.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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