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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.73, 1,353.19 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.73, 1,353.19 and 354.70 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.73 : 1,353.19 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.73/1,353.19 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.73x = 1,353.19 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.73x = 479,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,976.49/902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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