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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.72, 1,355.74 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.72, 1,355.74 and 340.84 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.72 : 1,355.74 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.72/1,355.74 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.72x = 1,355.74 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.72x = 462,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,090.42/903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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