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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,353.72 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,353.72 and 354.92 is: 532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,353.72 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,353.72 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,353.72 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 480,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,462.30/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.03

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