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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,352.88 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,352.88 and 440.01 is: 658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,352.88 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,352.88 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,352.88 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 595,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,280.73/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.95

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