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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.42, 1,352.88 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.42, 1,352.88 and 382.83 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.42 : 1,352.88 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.42/1,352.88 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.42x = 1,352.88 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.42x = 517,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,923.05/902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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