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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,355.86 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,355.86 and 254.60 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,355.86 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,355.86 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,355.86 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 345,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,201.96/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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