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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.40, 1,354.55 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.40, 1,354.55 and 354.93 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.40 : 1,354.55 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.40/1,354.55 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.40x = 1,354.55 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.40x = 480,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,770.43/903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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