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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.33, 1,352.66 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.33, 1,352.66 and 382.04 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.33 : 1,352.66 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.33/1,352.66 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.33x = 1,352.66 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.33x = 516,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,768.32/902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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