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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,356.14 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,356.14 and 254.86 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,356.14 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,356.14 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,356.14 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 345,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,625.84/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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