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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.63, 1,353.18 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.63, 1,353.18 and 355.20 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.63 : 1,353.18 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.63/1,353.18 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.63x = 1,353.18 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.63x = 480,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,649.54/902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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