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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,354.02 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,354.02 and 253.43 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,354.02 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,354.02 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,354.02 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 343,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,141.25/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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