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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,353.22 and 354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,353.22 and 354.49 is: 531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,353.22 = 354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,353.22 = 354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,353.22 × 354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 479,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,698.69/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.64

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