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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.07, 1,356.08 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.07, 1,356.08 and 254.79 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.07 : 1,356.08 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.07/1,356.08 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.07x = 1,356.08 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.07x = 345,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,514.35/904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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