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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,355.37 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,355.37 and 254.45 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,355.37 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,355.37 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,355.37 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 344,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,867.12/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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