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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.37, 1,354.49 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.37, 1,354.49 and 354.92 is: 532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.37 : 1,354.49 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.37/1,354.49 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.37x = 1,354.49 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.37x = 480,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,727.93/903.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.15

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