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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.06, 1,352.54 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.06, 1,352.54 and 354.50 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.06 : 1,352.54 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.06/1,352.54 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.06x = 1,352.54 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.06x = 479,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,475.43/902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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