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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,353.76 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,353.76 and 415.20 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,353.76 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,353.76 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,353.76 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 562,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,081.15/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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