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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.46, 1,355.71 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.46, 1,355.71 and 383.42 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.46 : 1,355.71 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.46/1,355.71 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.46x = 1,355.71 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.46x = 519,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,806.33/903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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