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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,352.52 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,352.52 and 354.02 is: 530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,352.52 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,352.52 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,352.52 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 478,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,819.13/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.77

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