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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,355.49 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,355.49 and 254.40 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,355.49 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,355.49 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,355.49 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 344,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,836.66/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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