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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.25, 1,355.17 and 383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.25, 1,355.17 and 383.23 is: 574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.25 : 1,355.17 = 383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.25/1,355.17 = 383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.25x = 1,355.17 × 383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.25x = 519,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,335.02/903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.97

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