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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,355.02 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,355.02 and 383.33 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,355.02 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,355.02 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,355.02 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 519,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,422.25/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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