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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.42, 1,353.36 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.42, 1,353.36 and 354.50 is: 531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.42 : 1,353.36 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.42/1,353.36 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.42x = 1,353.36 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.42x = 479,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,766.12/902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.64

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