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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,354.16 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,354.16 and 253.46 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,354.16 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,354.16 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,354.16 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 343,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,225.39/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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