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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,352.50 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,352.50 and 354.04 is: 530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,352.50 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,352.50 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,352.50 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 478,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,839.10/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.79

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