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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.72, 1,356.34 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.72, 1,356.34 and 356.28 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.72 : 1,356.34 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.72/1,356.34 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.72x = 1,356.34 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.72x = 483,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,236.82/903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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