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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.49, 1,355.17 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.49, 1,355.17 and 355.77 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.49 : 1,355.17 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.49/1,355.17 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.49x = 1,355.17 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.49x = 482,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,128.83/903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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