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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.05, 1,354.80 and 383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.05, 1,354.80 and 383.30 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.05 : 1,354.80 = 383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.05/1,354.80 = 383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.05x = 1,354.80 × 383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.05x = 519,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,294.84/903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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