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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,354.01 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,354.01 and 382.59 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,354.01 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,354.01 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,354.01 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 518,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,028.77/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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