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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.51, 1,352.95 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.51, 1,352.95 and 355.08 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.51 : 1,352.95 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.51/1,352.95 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.51x = 1,352.95 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.51x = 480,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,404.60/902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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