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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,352.95 and 353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,352.95 and 353.86 is: 530.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,352.95 = 353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,352.95 = 353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,352.95 × 353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 478,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,754.89/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.57

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