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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.81, 1,353.75 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.81, 1,353.75 and 382.25 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.81 : 1,353.75 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.81/1,353.75 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.81x = 1,353.75 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.81x = 517,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,472.89/902.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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