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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.55, 1,355.79 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.55, 1,355.79 and 355.88 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.55 : 1,355.79 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.55/1,355.79 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.55x = 1,355.79 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.55x = 482,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,498.55/903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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