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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.23, 1,354.85 and 355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.23, 1,354.85 and 355.67 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.23 : 1,354.85 = 355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.23/1,354.85 = 355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.23x = 1,354.85 × 355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.23x = 481,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,870.95/903.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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