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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.09, 1,353.25 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.09, 1,353.25 and 252.83 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.09 : 1,353.25 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.09/1,353.25 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.09x = 1,353.25 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.09x = 342,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,142.20/902.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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