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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.37, 1,353.77 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.37, 1,353.77 and 253.09 is: 379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.37 : 1,353.77 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.37/1,353.77 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.37x = 1,353.77 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.37x = 342,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,625.65/902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.70

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