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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,355.81 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,355.81 and 254.57 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,355.81 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,355.81 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,355.81 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 345,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,140.50/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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