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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.79, 1,355.74 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.79, 1,355.74 and 254.58 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.79 : 1,355.74 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.79/1,355.74 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.79x = 1,355.74 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.79x = 345,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,144.29/903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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