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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.35, 1,355.12 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.35, 1,355.12 and 254.09 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.35 : 1,355.12 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.35/1,355.12 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.35x = 1,355.12 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.35x = 344,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,314.39/903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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