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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.84, 1,353.98 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.84, 1,353.98 and 347.40 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.84 : 1,353.98 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.84/1,353.98 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.84x = 1,353.98 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.84x = 470,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,372.65/902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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