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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,353.00 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,353.00 and 252.75 is: 379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,353.00 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,353.00 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,353.00 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 341,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,976.77/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.14

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