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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.07, 1,356.21 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.07, 1,356.21 and 254.83 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.07 : 1,356.21 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.07/1,356.21 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.07x = 1,356.21 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.07x = 345,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,596.21/904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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