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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.32, 1,354.80 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.32, 1,354.80 and 254.04 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.32 : 1,354.80 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.32/1,354.80 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.32x = 1,354.80 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.32x = 344,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,173.39/903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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