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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,352.92 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,352.92 and 354.06 is: 530.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,352.92 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,352.92 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,352.92 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 479,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,013.48/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.95

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