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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.43, 1,353.11 and 354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.43, 1,353.11 and 354.87 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.43 : 1,353.11 = 354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.43/1,353.11 = 354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.43x = 1,353.11 × 354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.43x = 480,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,176.37/902.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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