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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.41, 1,353.81 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.41, 1,353.81 and 354.44 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.41 : 1,353.81 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.41/1,353.81 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.41x = 1,353.81 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.41x = 479,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,844.42/902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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