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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.95, 1,354.42 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.95, 1,354.42 and 355.19 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.95 : 1,354.42 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.95/1,354.42 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.95x = 1,354.42 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.95x = 481,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,069.67/902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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