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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,354.11 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,354.11 and 253.41 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,354.11 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,354.11 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,354.11 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 343,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,145.02/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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