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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.75, 1,355.57 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.75, 1,355.57 and 348.32 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.75 : 1,355.57 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.75/1,355.57 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.75x = 1,355.57 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.75x = 472,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,163.62/903.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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