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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.93, 1,355.07 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.93, 1,355.07 and 355.27 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.93 : 1,355.07 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.93/1,355.07 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.93x = 1,355.07 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.93x = 481,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,419.42/902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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