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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.84, 1,355.03 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.84, 1,355.03 and 355.41 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.84 : 1,355.03 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.84/1,355.03 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.84x = 1,355.03 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.84x = 481,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,591.21/902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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