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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,353.66 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,353.66 and 253.19 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,353.66 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,353.66 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,353.66 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 342,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,733.18/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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