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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,355.31 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,355.31 and 355.66 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,355.31 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,355.31 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,355.31 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 482,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,029.55/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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