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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.46, 1,355 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.46, 1,355 and 254.02 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.46 : 1,355 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.46/1,355 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.46x = 1,355 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.46x = 344,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,197.10/903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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