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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,354.47 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,354.47 and 356.12 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,354.47 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,354.47 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,354.47 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 482,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,347.08/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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