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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,353.07 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,353.07 and 252.88 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,353.07 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,353.07 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,353.07 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 342,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,164.34/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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