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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.59, 1,353.72 and 354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.59, 1,353.72 and 354.77 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.59 : 1,353.72 = 354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.59/1,353.72 = 354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.59x = 1,353.72 × 354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.59x = 480,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,262.63/902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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