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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.56, 1,355.39 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.56, 1,355.39 and 383.61 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.56 : 1,355.39 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.56/1,355.39 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.56x = 1,355.39 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.56x = 519,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,939.24/903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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