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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,352.94 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,352.94 and 252.72 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,352.94 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,352.94 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,352.94 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 341,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,915.00/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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