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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,352.73 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,352.73 and 354.57 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,352.73 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,352.73 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,352.73 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 479,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,637.48/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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