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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.06, 1,356.16 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.06, 1,356.16 and 254.80 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.06 : 1,356.16 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.06/1,356.16 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.06x = 1,356.16 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.06x = 345,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,549.57/904.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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