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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.43, 1,354.60 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.43, 1,354.60 and 355.87 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.43 : 1,354.60 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.43/1,354.60 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.43x = 1,354.60 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.43x = 482,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,061.50/903.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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