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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.26, 1,353.44 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.26, 1,353.44 and 253.05 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.26 : 1,353.44 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.26/1,353.44 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.26x = 1,353.44 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.26x = 342,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,479.96/902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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