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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,355.40 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,355.40 and 383.51 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,355.40 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,355.40 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,355.40 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 519,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,809.84/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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