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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.67, 1,353.78 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.67, 1,353.78 and 253.28 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.67 : 1,353.78 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.67/1,353.78 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.67x = 1,353.78 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.67x = 342,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,878.63/902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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