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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,355.61 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,355.61 and 390.38 is: 585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,355.61 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,355.61 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,355.61 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 529,203.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,203.03/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.80

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