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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.87, 1,354.07 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.87, 1,354.07 and 355.06 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.87 : 1,354.07 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.87/1,354.07 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.87x = 1,354.07 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.87x = 480,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,776.09/902.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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