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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.15, 1,354.41 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.15, 1,354.41 and 355.23 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.15 : 1,354.41 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.15/1,354.41 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.15x = 1,354.41 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.15x = 481,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,127.06/903.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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