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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,353.34 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,353.34 and 286.36 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,353.34 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,353.34 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,353.34 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 387,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,541.73/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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