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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,355.04 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,355.04 and 355.60 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,355.04 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,355.04 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,355.04 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 481,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,848.84/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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