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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.67, 1,354.07 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.67, 1,354.07 and 253.38 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.67 : 1,354.07 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.67/1,354.07 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.67x = 1,354.07 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.67x = 343,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,086.22/902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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