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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.63, 1,354.81 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.63, 1,354.81 and 355.87 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.63 : 1,354.81 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.63/1,354.81 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.63x = 1,354.81 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.63x = 482,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,136.23/903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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