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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,353.62 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,353.62 and 382.29 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,353.62 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,353.62 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,353.62 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 517,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,473.48/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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