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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.39, 1,354.19 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.39, 1,354.19 and 354.51 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.39 : 1,354.19 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.39/1,354.19 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.39x = 1,354.19 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.39x = 480,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,072.12/902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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