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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.39, 1,354.97 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.39, 1,354.97 and 383.47 is: 575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.39 : 1,354.97 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.39/1,354.97 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.39x = 1,354.97 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.39x = 519,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,583.57/903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.15

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