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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,355.99 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,355.99 and 254.69 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,355.99 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,355.99 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,355.99 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 345,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,349.04/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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