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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,353.28 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,353.28 and 354.53 is: 531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,353.28 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,353.28 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,353.28 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 479,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,770.71/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.70

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