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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.12, 1,356.18 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.12, 1,356.18 and 254.92 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.12 : 1,356.18 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.12/1,356.18 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.12x = 1,356.18 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.12x = 345,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,717.41/904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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