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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.75, 1,355.94 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.75, 1,355.94 and 326.67 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.75 : 1,355.94 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.75/1,355.94 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.75x = 1,355.94 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.75x = 442,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,944.92/903.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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