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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,354.59 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,354.59 and 383.27 is: 574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,354.59 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,354.59 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,354.59 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 519,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,166.94/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.67

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