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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,353.33 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,353.33 and 252.95 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,353.33 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,353.33 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,353.33 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 342,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,318.06/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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