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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.58, 1,353.93 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.58, 1,353.93 and 382.29 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.58 : 1,353.93 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.58/1,353.93 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.58x = 1,353.93 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.58x = 517,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,593.90/902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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