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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,356.02 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,356.02 and 254.60 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,356.02 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,356.02 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,356.02 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 345,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,242.69/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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