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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,353.16 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,353.16 and 252.86 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,353.16 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,353.16 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,353.16 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 342,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,159.14/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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