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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,354.85 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,354.85 and 254.07 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,354.85 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,354.85 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,354.85 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 344,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,225.47/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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