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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.64, 1,355.64 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.64, 1,355.64 and 383.64 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.64 : 1,355.64 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.64/1,355.64 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.64x = 1,355.64 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.64x = 520,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,077.73/903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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