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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,354.55 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,354.55 and 253.80 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,354.55 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,354.55 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,354.55 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 343,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,783.52/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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