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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.41, 1,353.62 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.41, 1,353.62 and 354.85 is: 532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.41 : 1,353.62 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.41/1,353.62 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.41x = 1,353.62 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.41x = 480,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,332.06/902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.28

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