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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,353.24 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,353.24 and 252.90 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,353.24 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,353.24 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,353.24 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 342,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,234.40/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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