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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,354.68 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,354.68 and 253.83 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,354.68 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,354.68 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,354.68 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 343,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,858.42/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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