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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.16, 1,354.74 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.16, 1,354.74 and 253.94 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.16 : 1,354.74 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.16/1,354.74 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.16x = 1,354.74 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.16x = 344,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,022.68/903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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