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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,354.65 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,354.65 and 355.84 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,354.65 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,354.65 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,354.65 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 482,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,038.66/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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