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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,353.58 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,353.58 and 382.91 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,353.58 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,353.58 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,353.58 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 518,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,301.74/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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