Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,354.35 and 253.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 903, 1,354.35 and 253.59 is: 380.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903 : 1,354.35 = 253.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903/1,354.35 = 253.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903x = 1,354.35 × 253.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903x = 343,449.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,449.62/903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380.34
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