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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.21, 1,354.16 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.21, 1,354.16 and 382.92 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.21 : 1,354.16 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.21/1,354.16 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.21x = 1,354.16 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.21x = 518,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,534.95/903.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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