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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.98, 1,354.47 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.98, 1,354.47 and 355.02 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.98 : 1,354.47 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.98/1,354.47 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.98x = 1,354.47 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.98x = 480,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,863.94/902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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