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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,355.10 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,355.10 and 254.27 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,355.10 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,355.10 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,355.10 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 344,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,554.50/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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