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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.35, 1,355.09 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.35, 1,355.09 and 254.13 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.35 : 1,355.09 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.35/1,355.09 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.35x = 1,355.09 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.35x = 344,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,367.75/903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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