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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 279.01 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.70 : 1,355.55 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.70/1,355.55 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.70x = 1,355.55 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.70x = 378,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,212.01/903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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