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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.82, 1,355.82 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.82, 1,355.82 and 245.70 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.82 : 1,355.82 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.82/1,355.82 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.82x = 1,355.82 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.82x = 333,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,129.14/903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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