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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,353.60 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,353.60 and 354.78 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,353.60 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,353.60 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,353.60 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 480,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,230.21/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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