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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.50, 1,353.78 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.50, 1,353.78 and 253.24 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.50 : 1,353.78 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.50/1,353.78 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.50x = 1,353.78 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.50x = 342,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,831.25/902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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