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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.39, 1,352.97 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.39, 1,352.97 and 354.42 is: 531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.39 : 1,352.97 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.39/1,352.97 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.39x = 1,352.97 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.39x = 479,519.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,519.63/902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.39

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