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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,353.37 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,353.37 and 252.94 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,353.37 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,353.37 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,353.37 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 342,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,321.41/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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