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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.68, 1,355.61 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.68, 1,355.61 and 254.42 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.68 : 1,355.61 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.68/1,355.61 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.68x = 1,355.61 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.68x = 344,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,894.30/903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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