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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,352.76 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,352.76 and 354.96 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,352.76 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,352.76 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,352.76 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 480,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,168.93/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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