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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,354.23 and 355.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,354.23 and 355.57 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,354.23 = 355.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,354.23 = 355.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,354.23 × 355.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 481,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,523.56/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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