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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.49, 1,353.15 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.49, 1,353.15 and 354.72 is: 531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.49 : 1,353.15 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.49/1,353.15 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.49x = 1,353.15 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.49x = 479,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,989.37/902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.85

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