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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,353.14 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,353.14 and 354.74 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,353.14 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,353.14 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,353.14 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 480,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,011.11/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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