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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,354.53 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,354.53 and 253.59 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,354.53 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,354.53 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,354.53 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 343,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,495.26/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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