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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,354.05 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,354.05 and 382.58 is: 574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,354.05 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,354.05 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,354.05 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 518,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,032.45/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.04

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