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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,355.85 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904, 1,355.85 and 254.59 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 1,355.85 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/1,355.85 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 1,355.85 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 345,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,185.85/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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