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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.32, 1,353.33 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.32, 1,353.33 and 252.92 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.32 : 1,353.33 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.32/1,353.33 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.32x = 1,353.33 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.32x = 342,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,284.22/902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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