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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.95, 1,354.49 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.95, 1,354.49 and 253.66 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.95 : 1,354.49 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.95/1,354.49 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.95x = 1,354.49 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.95x = 343,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,579.93/902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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