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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,354.62 and 354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,354.62 and 354.89 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,354.62 = 354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,354.62 = 354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,354.62 × 354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 480,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,734.32/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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