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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,353.76 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,353.76 and 389.52 is: 584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,353.76 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,353.76 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,353.76 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 527,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,316.60/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.27

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