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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,354.08 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,354.08 and 382.48 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,354.08 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,354.08 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,354.08 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 517,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,908.52/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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