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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.89, 1,354.32 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.89, 1,354.32 and 355.23 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.89 : 1,354.32 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.89/1,354.32 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.89x = 1,354.32 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.89x = 481,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,095.09/902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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