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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,355.53 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,355.53 and 383.55 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,355.53 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,355.53 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,355.53 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 519,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,916.12/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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