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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.63, 1,353.21 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.63, 1,353.21 and 382.28 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.63 : 1,353.21 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.63/1,353.21 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.63x = 1,353.21 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.63x = 517,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,305.12/902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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