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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.20, 1,355.33 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.20, 1,355.33 and 390.20 is: 585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.20 : 1,355.33 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.20/1,355.33 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.20x = 1,355.33 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.20x = 528,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,841.04/903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.52

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