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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.91, 1,354.37 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.91, 1,354.37 and 355.35 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.91 : 1,354.37 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.91/1,354.37 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.91x = 1,354.37 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.91x = 481,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,273.60/902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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