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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,352.39 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,352.39 and 382.54 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,352.39 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,352.39 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,352.39 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 517,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,340.51/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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