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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.22, 1,353.85 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.22, 1,353.85 and 383.13 is: 574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.22 : 1,353.85 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.22/1,353.85 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.22x = 1,353.85 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.22x = 518,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,699.59/903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.28

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