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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,355.68 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,355.68 and 383.34 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,355.68 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,355.68 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,355.68 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 519,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,686.37/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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