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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.00, 1,353.08 and 252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.00, 1,353.08 and 252.73 is: 379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.00 : 1,353.08 = 252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.00/1,353.08 = 252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.00x = 1,353.08 × 252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.00x = 341,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,959.26/902.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.11

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