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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,353.12 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,353.12 and 354.41 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,353.12 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,353.12 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,353.12 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 479,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,559.26/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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