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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.04, 1,354.53 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.04, 1,354.53 and 253.78 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.04 : 1,354.53 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.04/1,354.53 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.04x = 1,354.53 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.04x = 343,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,752.62/903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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