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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,354.50 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,354.50 and 253.86 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,354.50 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,354.50 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,354.50 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 343,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,853.37/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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