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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.56, 1,354.24 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.56, 1,354.24 and 382.94 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.56 : 1,354.24 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.56/1,354.24 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.56x = 1,354.24 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.56x = 518,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,590.75/902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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