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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,352.64 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,352.64 and 382.12 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,352.64 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,352.64 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,352.64 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 516,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,866.16/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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