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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,353.95 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,353.95 and 383.16 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,353.95 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,353.95 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,353.95 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 518,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,779.48/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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