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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.33, 1,353.74 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.33, 1,353.74 and 382.36 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.33 : 1,353.74 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.33/1,353.74 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.33x = 1,353.74 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.33x = 517,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,608.30/902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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