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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.57, 1,355.36 and 355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.57, 1,355.36 and 355.81 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.57 : 1,355.36 = 355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.57/1,355.36 = 355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.57x = 1,355.36 × 355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.57x = 482,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,245.47/903.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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