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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,353.54 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,353.54 and 382.74 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,353.54 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,353.54 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,353.54 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 518,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,053.90/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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