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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.04, 1,355.20 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.04, 1,355.20 and 390.08 is: 585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.04 : 1,355.20 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.04/1,355.20 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.04x = 1,355.20 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.04x = 528,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,636.42/903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.40

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