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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.16, 1,354.60 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.16, 1,354.60 and 354.96 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.16 : 1,354.60 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.16/1,354.60 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.16x = 1,354.60 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.16x = 480,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,828.82/903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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