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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.31, 1,354.42 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.31, 1,354.42 and 348.06 is: 521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.31 : 1,354.42 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.31/1,354.42 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.31x = 1,354.42 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.31x = 471,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,419.43/903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.88

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