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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,355.08 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,355.08 and 254.08 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,355.08 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,355.08 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,355.08 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 344,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,298.73/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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