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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.23, 1,354.13 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.23, 1,354.13 and 382.59 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.23 : 1,354.13 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.23/1,354.13 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.23x = 1,354.13 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.23x = 518,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,076.60/902.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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