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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,355.30 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,355.30 and 254.32 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,355.30 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,355.30 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,355.30 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 344,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,679.90/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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