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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,356.21 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,356.21 and 254.94 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,356.21 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,356.21 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,356.21 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 345,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,752.18/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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