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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,354.72 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,354.72 and 355.49 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,354.72 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,354.72 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,354.72 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 481,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,589.41/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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