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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,354.59 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,354.59 and 355.44 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,354.59 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,354.59 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,354.59 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 481,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,475.47/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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