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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.96, 1,354.97 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.96, 1,354.97 and 382.92 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.96 : 1,354.97 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.96/1,354.97 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.96x = 1,354.97 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.96x = 518,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,843.20/902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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