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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,354.44 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,354.44 and 356.02 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,354.44 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,354.44 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,354.44 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 482,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,207.73/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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