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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,352.98 and 382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,352.98 and 382.53 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,352.98 = 382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,352.98 = 382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,352.98 × 382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 517,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,555.44/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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