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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.51, 1,353.83 and 253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.51, 1,353.83 and 253.29 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.51 : 1,353.83 = 253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.51/1,353.83 = 253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.51x = 1,353.83 × 253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.51x = 342,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,910.33/902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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