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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.15, 1,354.05 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.15, 1,354.05 and 382.73 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.15 : 1,354.05 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.15/1,354.05 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.15x = 1,354.05 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.15x = 518,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,228.79/903.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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