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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,355.13 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,355.13 and 348.30 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,355.13 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,355.13 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,355.13 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 471,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,991.78/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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