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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,354.64 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,354.64 and 383.11 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,354.64 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,354.64 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,354.64 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 518,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,970.83/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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