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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,355.10 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,355.10 and 383.37 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,355.10 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,355.10 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,355.10 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 519,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,504.69/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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