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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,354.97 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,354.97 and 355.76 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,354.97 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,354.97 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,354.97 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 482,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,043.32/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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