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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,353.42 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,353.42 and 355.38 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,353.42 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,353.42 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,353.42 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 480,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,976.62/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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