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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.97, 1,353.54 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.97, 1,353.54 and 355.54 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.97 : 1,353.54 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.97/1,353.54 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.97x = 1,353.54 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.97x = 481,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,231.69/902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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