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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.48, 1,354.05 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.48, 1,354.05 and 355.04 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.48 : 1,354.05 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.48/1,354.05 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.48x = 1,354.05 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.48x = 480,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,740.22/902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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