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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,356.19 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,356.19 and 254.81 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,356.19 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,356.19 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,356.19 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 345,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,574.96/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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