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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.45, 1,354.35 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.45, 1,354.35 and 355.50 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.45 : 1,354.35 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.45/1,354.35 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.45x = 1,354.35 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.45x = 481,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,471.66/903.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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