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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.01, 1,352.84 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.01, 1,352.84 and 252.78 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.01 : 1,352.84 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.01/1,352.84 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.01x = 1,352.84 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.01x = 341,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,969.63/902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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