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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.90, 1,353.58 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.90, 1,353.58 and 354.95 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.90 : 1,353.58 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.90/1,353.58 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.90x = 1,353.58 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.90x = 480,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,458.26/902.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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