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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.67, 1,354.79 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.67, 1,354.79 and 355.75 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.67 : 1,354.79 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.67/1,354.79 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.67x = 1,354.79 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.67x = 481,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,964.76/903.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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