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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.60, 1,353.09 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.60, 1,353.09 and 355.16 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.60 : 1,353.09 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.60/1,353.09 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.60x = 1,353.09 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.60x = 480,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,558.55/902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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