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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.68, 1,354.50 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.68, 1,354.50 and 355.58 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.68 : 1,354.50 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.68/1,354.50 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.68x = 1,354.50 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.68x = 481,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,633.11/903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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