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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,353.78 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,353.78 and 354.60 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,353.78 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,353.78 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,353.78 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 480,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,050.39/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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