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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.14, 1,353.80 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.14, 1,353.80 and 355.11 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.14 : 1,353.80 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.14/1,353.80 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.14x = 1,353.80 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.14x = 480,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,741.07/903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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