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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.73, 1,355.25 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.73, 1,355.25 and 355.62 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.73 : 1,355.25 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.73/1,355.25 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.73x = 1,355.25 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.73x = 481,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,954.01/903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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