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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.59, 1,353.88 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.59, 1,353.88 and 253.34 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.59 : 1,353.88 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.59/1,353.88 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.59x = 1,353.88 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.59x = 342,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,990.58/902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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