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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 355.59 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.70 : 1,355.55 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.70/1,355.55 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.70x = 1,355.55 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.70x = 482,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,013.25/903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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