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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,356.02 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,356.02 and 254.73 is: 382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,356.02 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,356.02 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,356.02 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 345,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,418.97/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.09

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