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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.04, 1,355.40 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.04, 1,355.40 and 355.60 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.04 : 1,355.40 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.04/1,355.40 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.04x = 1,355.40 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.04x = 481,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,980.24/903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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