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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.53, 1,353.73 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.53, 1,353.73 and 382.51 is: 573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.53 : 1,353.73 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.53/1,353.73 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.53x = 1,353.73 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.53x = 517,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,815.26/902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.74

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