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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,354.93 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,354.93 and 369.09 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,354.93 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,354.93 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,354.93 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 500,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,090.19/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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