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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,354.83 and 355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,354.83 and 355.09 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,354.83 = 355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,354.83 = 355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,354.83 × 355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 481,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,086.58/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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