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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.74, 1,354.68 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.74, 1,354.68 and 355.70 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.74 : 1,354.68 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.74/1,354.68 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.74x = 1,354.68 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.74x = 481,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,859.68/903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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