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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,353.51 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,353.51 and 286.20 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,353.51 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,353.51 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,353.51 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 387,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,374.56/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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