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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.37, 1,353.55 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.37, 1,353.55 and 253.11 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.37 : 1,353.55 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.37/1,353.55 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.37x = 1,353.55 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.37x = 342,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,589.64/902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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