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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.39, 1,354.02 and 383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.39, 1,354.02 and 383.23 is: 574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.39 : 1,354.02 = 383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.39/1,354.02 = 383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.39x = 1,354.02 × 383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.39x = 518,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,901.34/903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.40

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