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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,353.44 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,353.44 and 253.03 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,353.44 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,353.44 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,353.44 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 342,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,460.92/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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