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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.40, 1,354.96 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.40, 1,354.96 and 355.96 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.40 : 1,354.96 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.40/1,354.96 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.40x = 1,354.96 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.40x = 482,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,311.56/903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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