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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.67, 1,353.06 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.67, 1,353.06 and 382.23 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.67 : 1,353.06 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.67/1,353.06 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.67x = 1,353.06 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.67x = 517,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,180.12/902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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