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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,355.33 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,355.33 and 254.29 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,355.33 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,355.33 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,355.33 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 344,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,646.87/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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