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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.09, 1,352.94 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.09, 1,352.94 and 252.68 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.09 : 1,352.94 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.09/1,352.94 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.09x = 1,352.94 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.09x = 341,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,854.11/902.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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