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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.92, 1,353.47 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.92, 1,353.47 and 354.35 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.92 : 1,353.47 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.92/1,353.47 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.92x = 1,353.47 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.92x = 479,602.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,602.09/902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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