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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.95, 1,353.38 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.95, 1,353.38 and 382.62 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.95 : 1,353.38 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.95/1,353.38 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.95x = 1,353.38 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.95x = 517,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,836.65/902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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