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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,353.71 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,353.71 and 253.13 is: 379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,353.71 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,353.71 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,353.71 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 342,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,658.48/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.70

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