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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,353.02 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,353.02 and 252.60 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,353.02 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,353.02 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,353.02 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 341,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,772.85/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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