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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,354.34 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,354.34 and 382.16 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,354.34 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,354.34 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,354.34 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 517,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,578.92/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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