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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,355.14 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,355.14 and 348.08 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,355.14 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,355.14 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,355.14 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 471,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,696.26/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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