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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.44, 1,355.16 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.44, 1,355.16 and 383.60 is: 575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.44 : 1,355.16 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.44/1,355.16 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.44x = 1,355.16 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.44x = 519,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,839.38/903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.40

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