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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,355.31 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,355.31 and 355.68 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,355.31 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,355.31 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,355.31 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 482,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,056.66/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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