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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,355.22 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,355.22 and 390.12 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,355.22 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,355.22 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,355.22 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 528,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,698.43/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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