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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,353.69 and 354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,353.69 and 354.69 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,353.69 = 354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,353.69 = 354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,353.69 × 354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 480,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,140.31/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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