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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.05, 1,355.90 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.05, 1,355.90 and 254.63 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.05 : 1,355.90 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.05/1,355.90 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.05x = 1,355.90 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.05x = 345,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,244.76/904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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