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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.88, 1,355.87 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.88, 1,355.87 and 254.66 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.88 : 1,355.87 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.88/1,355.87 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.88x = 1,355.87 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.88x = 345,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,285.85/903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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