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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.13, 1,354.68 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.13, 1,354.68 and 253.85 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.13 : 1,354.68 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.13/1,354.68 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.13x = 1,354.68 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.13x = 343,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,885.52/903.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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