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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.90, 1,353.42 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.90, 1,353.42 and 354.33 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.90 : 1,353.42 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.90/1,353.42 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.90x = 1,353.42 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.90x = 479,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,557.31/902.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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