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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,352.92 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,352.92 and 382.68 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,352.92 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,352.92 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,352.92 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 517,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,735.43/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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