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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.22, 1,354.78 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.22, 1,354.78 and 376.10 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.22 : 1,354.78 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.22/1,354.78 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.22x = 1,354.78 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.22x = 509,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,532.76/903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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