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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,353.58 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,353.58 and 253.08 is: 379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,353.58 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,353.58 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,353.58 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 342,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,564.03/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.64

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