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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.32, 1,352.67 and 354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.32, 1,352.67 and 354.89 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.32 : 1,352.67 = 354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.32/1,352.67 = 354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.32x = 1,352.67 × 354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.32x = 480,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,051.11/902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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