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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.37, 1,355.27 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.37, 1,355.27 and 254.09 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.37 : 1,355.27 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.37/1,355.27 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.37x = 1,355.27 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.37x = 344,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,360.55/903.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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