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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.13, 1,353.60 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.13, 1,353.60 and 354.13 is: 531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.13 : 1,353.60 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.13/1,353.60 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.13x = 1,353.60 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.13x = 479,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,350.37/902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.35

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