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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,354.20 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,354.20 and 383.70 is: 575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,354.20 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,354.20 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,354.20 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 519,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,606.54/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.23

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