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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902, 1,352.84 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902, 1,352.84 and 252.80 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902 : 1,352.84 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902/1,352.84 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902x = 1,352.84 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902x = 341,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,997.95/902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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