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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.88, 1,355.04 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.88, 1,355.04 and 355.20 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.88 : 1,355.04 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.88/1,355.04 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.88x = 1,355.04 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.88x = 481,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,310.21/902.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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