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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.29, 1,354.77 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.29, 1,354.77 and 383.58 is: 575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.29 : 1,354.77 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.29/1,354.77 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.29x = 1,354.77 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.29x = 519,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,662.68/903.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.30

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