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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,354.56 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,354.56 and 390.24 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,354.56 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,354.56 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,354.56 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 528,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,603.49/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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