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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,354.44 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,354.44 and 253.68 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,354.44 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,354.44 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,354.44 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 343,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,594.34/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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