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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.51, 1,354.28 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.51, 1,354.28 and 382.46 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.51 : 1,354.28 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.51/1,354.28 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.51x = 1,354.28 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.51x = 517,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,949.25/902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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