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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.69, 1,354.00 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.69, 1,354.00 and 382.35 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.69 : 1,354.00 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.69/1,354.00 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.69x = 1,354.00 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.69x = 517,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,709.78/902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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