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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.14, 1,352.80 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.14, 1,352.80 and 353.90 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.14 : 1,352.80 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.14/1,352.80 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.14x = 1,352.80 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.14x = 478,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,755.92/902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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