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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.31, 1,352.94 and 353.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.31, 1,352.94 and 353.87 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.31 : 1,352.94 = 353.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.31/1,352.94 = 353.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.31x = 1,352.94 × 353.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.31x = 478,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,758.11/902.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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