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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.35, 1,353.53 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.35, 1,353.53 and 253.07 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.35 : 1,353.53 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.35/1,353.53 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.35x = 1,353.53 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.35x = 342,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,537.84/902.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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