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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,353.50 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,353.50 and 382.48 is: 573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,353.50 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,353.50 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,353.50 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 517,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,686.68/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.03

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