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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.90, 1,354.01 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.90, 1,354.01 and 347.42 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.90 : 1,354.01 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.90/1,354.01 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.90x = 1,354.01 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.90x = 470,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,401.65/902.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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