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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.18, 1,353.56 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.18, 1,353.56 and 355.07 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.18 : 1,353.56 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.18/1,353.56 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.18x = 1,353.56 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.18x = 480,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,600.01/903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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