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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,353.48 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,353.48 and 354.48 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,353.48 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,353.48 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,353.48 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 479,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,781.59/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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