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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,353.55 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,353.55 and 253.10 is: 379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,353.55 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,353.55 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,353.55 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 342,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,580.12/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.64

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