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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,355.19 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,355.19 and 355.26 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,355.19 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,355.19 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,355.19 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 481,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,444.80/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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