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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.96, 1,354.26 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.96, 1,354.26 and 253.56 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.96 : 1,354.26 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.96/1,354.26 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.96x = 1,354.26 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.96x = 343,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,386.17/902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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