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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,352.94 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,352.94 and 285.76 is: 428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,352.94 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,352.94 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,352.94 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 386,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,616.13/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.43

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