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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.23, 1,354.80 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.23, 1,354.80 and 278.52 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.23 : 1,354.80 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.23/1,354.80 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.23x = 1,354.80 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.23x = 377,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,338.90/903.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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