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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,355.20 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,355.20 and 326.39 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,355.20 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,355.20 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,355.20 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 442,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,316.14/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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